McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the opening three‑day pre‑season test has offered encouraging signs for his own team - but early performance indicators point to... read more »
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The opening day of pre‑season testing in Bahrain immediately highlighted a striking contrast between the front and back of the field, with Red Bull showcasing exceptional... read more »
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Just under a year ago the first rumours emerged that Max Verstappen was actively trying to extract himself from Red Bull, and perhaps Formula 1 entirely.The team's general... read more »
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Completing a full day of running at the wheel of the SF‑26 on the second day of the three‑day programme, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc set the benchmark time at the Bahrain... read more »
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Lance Stroll has said Aston Martin need to find four seconds of performance over the remaining days of preseason testing. read more »
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George Russell conveyed concern about Mercedes' performance on the first day of the F1 pre-season test in Bahrain. The post George Russell signals Mercedes worries after... read more »
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Lando Norris topped the timesheet for McLaren, but it was the performance of Max Verstappen's Red Bull that impressed the paddock on the first day of Formula 1's... read more »
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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes Red Bull have set the early benchmark for power unit performance under Formula 1's new regulations. read more »
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Set at Ithra, the evening brings together culture, storytelling, and performance to introduce the thinking, the people, and the ambition that will define what comes next. Every... read more »
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Set at Ithra, the evening brings together culture, storytelling, and performance to introduce the thinking, the people, and the ambition that will define what comes next. Every... read more »
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff issued caution as a "performance picture" of his team has is still unclear, praising F1 rivals, including Red Bull, for their performance in... read more »
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Beginning in 2026, Formula One will adopt a radically revised power unit architecture. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo analyses how track characteristics might... read more »
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The future of Lewis Hamilton's F1 performance coach at Ferrari Angela Cullen has been decided. read more »
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Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc has revealed the team's plans following their positive first week of 2026 pre-season testing. read more »
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The 2026 Formula 1 season began to take shape last week as teams completed their annual Barcelona shakedown, a three‑day session that offered the first meaningful look at... read more »
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Say hello to the Mercedes-AMG F1 W17 E PERFORMANCE! Tune in to our season launch as we formally introduce our 2026 car and get the thoughts from Toto Wolff, George Russell,... read more »
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Our goal this coming season is to be more competitive and see a sustained recovery of performance, not just at the start of the year but across the entire season. read more »
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Lando Norris put in McLaren's strongest performance of pre-season testing so far on the final day in Barcelona, but the champion was beaten to the top of the timesheets by... read more »
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Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
